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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.65, 2,994.84 and 1,930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.65, 2,994.84 and 1,930.44 is: 2,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.65 : 2,994.84 = 1,930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.65/2,994.84 = 1,930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.65x = 2,994.84 × 1,930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.65x = 5,781,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,358.93/1,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.19

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